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HKT48 gives 1 year anniversary performance

On November 26th, ABK48’s Hakata, Fukuoka-based sister group, HKT48 performed for their “HKT48 Stage 1 Year Anniversary Performance.”

Team H center, Kodama Haruka greeted fans with, “I am truly happy that I am able to stand here on this stage today. We are able to perform on this stage after one year has passed because of everyone who has supported us from the beginning to today.” Midway through her greeting, her voice became choppy as she spoke through tears. Team H Captain Anai Chihiro was enthusiastic about the upcoming year as she stated, “In order to grant the wishes of our fans, even if there are only a few fans present, we will meet your expectations by working hard every day.”

During their performance, they sang 22 songs including AKB48’s “Gingham Check,” and sister groups’ SKE48 and NMB48’s newest singles. During the encore, they revealed HKT’s first original song, “Hatsukoi Butterfly.”